Senior Learning Assistant – Autism & Remote Learning Lead

Kisimul Group Limited; Thorney, Retford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursed

Job summary

Calman College (Thorney, near Peterborough) is seeking a Senior Learning Assistant to support autistic young people with complex learning needs in an integrated educational setting. This role focuses on aiding learners and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

You will co-ordinate remote learning programmes and advise tutors and college leaders on learner progress and engagement. Travel is reimbursed; the post is mainly based in our Adult service in Retford.

Qualifications

• Committed to raising aspirations and achievements of pupils with complex needs.
• High expectations for education outcomes and attainment.
• Previous classroom experience in a specialist school is essential.
• Good communication with students and colleagues, and high expectations.
• Strong organisational skills and classroom management.
• Resilient, creative and consistent in supporting individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Observe pupils' performance and use school systems to evaluate learning activities and progress.
• Assist with designing and carrying out programmes by a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide small group or teaching cover for assigned pupils.
• Mentor and support new staff with induction and competencies development.
• Support pupils to manage behaviour in line with identified plans.
• Support pupils to develop their communication skills.
• Take on tasks such as medication, first aid, inductions, rotas, lunch-time coordination.
• Complete documentation and reports within set timeframes and coach staff to develop their knowledge.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Resilience

Creativity

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Equivalent experience

Job description

Calman College (Thorney, near Peterborough) is seeking a Senior Learning Assistant to support autistic young people with complex learning needs in an integrated educational setting. This role focuses on aiding learners and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

You will co-ordinate remote learning programmes and advise tutors and college leaders on learner progress and engagement. Travel is reimbursed; the post is mainly based in our Adult service in Retford.